Practice tools

Three Houses engagement tool

The Three Houses are a visual way to identify strengths, risks and vulnerabilities as well as the hopes and dreams of te tamaiti and their whānau or family.

Interventions, Youth justice

Supporting tamariki and rangatahi with their family group conference plan or court order – section 258(3)

We ensure tamariki and rangatahi get the support they need so they have the best chance of completing a youth justice family group conference plan or complying with a Youth Court order.

Interventions, Youth justice

Traffic offences in Youth Court jurisdiction

Traffic offences, excluding infringements, are included in the Youth Court jurisdiction. We balance the wellbeing and best interest of tamariki and rangatahi with the public interest, the interest of victims, and tamariki and rangatahi being accountable.

Interventions

Family/whānau agreement

A family/whānau agreement is an intervention that uses whānau or family strengths and resources to ensure the needs of te tamaiti are met while remaining in the care of their whānau or family.

Assessment and planning

Intake and early assessment

Assessment is an ongoing process of building understanding to inform whānau or family and professional decision-making. Following a report of concern, we build and deepen understanding across 3 phases, as needed – initial, core and full assessment.

Youth justice, Interventions

Orders and monitoring for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa

We support and monitor tamariki and rangatahi subject to Youth Court orders for offences that have been proved or not denied. We work with whānau, family and other key people supporting them to comply with court orders by meeting their plan's objectives.

Timeframes for youth justice family group conferences

The timeframes for convening and holding youth justice family group conference are directed under s249 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (the Act). This section outlines the maximum times allowed under law. There are different times set out for the convening and holding phases of the family group conference.

Section 19 referrals to a Care and Protection Coordinator

This practice note provides clarity on the process, obligations and timeframes once a referral under section 19 is received by a care and protection coordinator.

Seeking solutions with whānau and families

We consider a family/whānau agreement when we have concerns for the oranga of te tamaiti or rangatahi but there are positive safety factors within the whānau or family.

Working with Māori

Practice for working effectively with Māori

We must work effectively with Māori and learn about mana tamaiti, whakapapa and whanaungatanga so we can respect these concepts in our practice.